Leslie Waugh
Since 2009

Lecturer
Phone: 817.257.6866
Email: l.waugh@tcu.edu

Educational Background

B.S. (Florida State University), 1998 - Health Education; M.S. (Florida State University), 2000 - Physical Education; Specialization in Adapted Physical Education; Ph.D. (Texas Woman’s University),  projected May 2010 - Kinesiology; Adapted Physical Education; Minor Pedagogy

 

Teaching Responsibilities

Undergraduate:  Foundations in Kinesiology, Measurement and Evaluation, Individual and Dual Sports, Team Sports, Adapted Physical Education, and Physical Activity and Disability

 

Research Interests

Adapted physical education and activity

Pedagogy

Assessment in Higher Education

Technology in adapted and physical education

Dyslexia in adapted and general physical education

 

Selected Publications

Pawar, G., Wyatt, F., Kilgore, L., & Waugh, L. (2008). Exercise induced cardiac dysfunction following prolonged exercise in ambient environment in road cyclists.  Journal of Exercise Physiology-online.

Wood, J., Baghurst, T., Waugh, L., & Lancaster, J. (2008, September 3). Engaging students in the academic advising process. The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal. Retrieved September 15, 2008, from http://www.psu.edu/dus/mentor/080903jw.htm

 

Recent Presentations

National Posters

Waugh, L. M., & French, R. (2009, April 3). Are we teaching the use of technology? American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Conference, Tampa, FL.

Waugh, L. M., Wood, J., & Lancaster, J. (2009, April 3). Why use technology?  American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Conference, Tampa, FL.

Waugh, L. M., Wood, J., & Lancaster, J. (2008, July 30). Enhancing the use of technology in kinesiology.15th Annual Education Technology Conference, Boston, MA.

Pawar, G., Wyatt, F., Kilgore, L., & Waugh, L. M. (2008, May). Exercise induced cardiac dysfunction following prolonged exercise in an ambient environment in elite road cyclists. Poster presentation at the Annual American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Waugh, L. M., & French, R. (2008, April 11). Comparison of teaching behaviors of general and adapted physical education teachers. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Conference (off site visitation to TWU), Denton, TX.

Lancaster, J., Wood J., & Waugh, L. M. (2008, April 11). Student-centered assessment design and implementation. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Conference (off site visitation to TWU), Denton, TX.

Pawar, G., Wyatt, F., Kilgore, L., & Waugh, L. M. (2008, February). Exercise induced cardiac dysfunction following prolonged exercise in ambient environment in elite road cyclist. Poster presentation at the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM) Conference, Odessa, TX.

 

Recent Presentations

Local Presentations

Wallace, C., Waugh, L. M., & Wood, J.  (2009, March 11). Using alternative assessments: To finding out what students can do with their knowledge. Collin College, McKinney, TX.

Waugh, L. M. (2008, September 18). Faculty introduction and teacher certification program. Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX.

Waugh, L. M. (2008, August 13). Project MOBILITEE and project CREOLE. Lubbock Independent School District, Lubbock, TX.

Waugh, L. M. (2008, April 9). Violence and the disabled. Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX.

Waugh, L. M. (2008, February). Faculty introduction and teacher certification program. Midwestern State Universit,  Wichita Falls, TX.

National Presentations

Waugh, L. M., & Wood, J., (2009, December 2-5). Using alternative assessment in kinesiology. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) Conference, Arlington, TX. (Accepted)

Waugh, L. M., & Wood, J., (2009, December 2-5). Developing rubrics for traditional and alternative assessments. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) Conference, Arlington, TX. (Accepted)

Wood, J., Waugh, L. M., & Lancaster, J. (2009, April 3). Using student-centered assessment to enhance learning. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Conference, Tampa, FL.

Waugh, L. M., Wood, J., Wallace, C., & Walker, B. (2009, February 24). Alternative assessments: Finding out what students can do with their knowledge. Annual Assessment Conference, College Station, TX.

Wood, J., Waugh, L. M., Wallace, C., & Walker, B. (2009, February 24). Course-based assessments: Implications for professional practice. Annual Assessment Conference, College Station, TX.

Wood, J., Waugh, L. M., Wallace, C., & Walker, B. (2009, February 24). A rolling stone gathers no moss: Getting the rocks moving. Annual Assessment Conference, College Station, TX.

Wood, J., Waugh, L. M., & Lancaster, J. (2008, February 19). Designing and implementing student-centered assessment.  Annual Assessment Conference, College Station, TX.

Wood, J., Waugh, L. M., Lancaster, J., & Sportsman, S. (2008, February 19). Using e-portfolio to demonstrate student learning. Annual Assessment Conference, College Station, TX.

 

Professional Affiliations

Member. (2008-present). Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD).

Member. (2007-present). International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA).

Member. (2005, April 18). The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Texas Woman’s University.

Member. (2003-present). American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD).

Member. (2003-present). American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness (AAALF).

Member. (2003-present). National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE).

 

Professional Service

Member. (2008-present). Adapted Physical Education (APE) Committee, Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD).

Member. (2008-present). Adapted Physical Activity (APA) Committee, Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD).

Member. (2006-present). Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC) Committee, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD).

Member. (2006-07). Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC) Sub-Committee, Defining a highly qualified adapted physical education teacher, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD).

 

Honors and Awards

Faculty Development Funds (2008, August). The 15th Annual Education Technology Conference, Boston, MA.

International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity PhD Student of the Year Award. (2005, summer).

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. (2005-06, 2004-05, 2003-04).

Texas Woman’s University Honor Student Award. (2003, fall).

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